Recently Obsessed With: Wonderwall

Wonderwall Studios, headquartered in the Netherlands, is a creative studio that designs and produces wood panelling for walls and surfaces. They use exclusively salvaged wood and employ local, professional craftsman. In the words of Wonderwall Studios themselves, “You could say we craft locally and rock globally.” We love it!

We must admit, time-out as a child would have been a whole lot more interesting if it meant we got cornered into one of these beautiful installations!

They believe in more than just beautiful product though. They make sure they take proper care of the communities they work in and the people they work with. The woods they use are exclusively salvaged from abandoned houses, derelict sheds, rail road-sleepers, naturally fallen trees and old floors. “Joyous materials and sustainability through reclamation”- that’s what they’re all about! They prefer the term “upscale” to “recycle” because they really do enhance the wood they find. As they say, “we don’t just give it a second life; we give it a better one.”

From wood reclamation to the design, marketing and selling of the collection, it’s all done in-house. Always on the search for suitable wood, they’re continually inspired as they head back to their workshop and let the creative juices flow! From sketching, doodling, drawing and discussing, the entire team is involved to create a beautiful end result.

We love the fact that Wonderwall offers so much more than a feature wall. These installations can become more of a sculptural form, a definite conversation starter! There’s so much warmth, richness and substance in every piece.

The more we see of Wonderwall, the more we think everyone should know who they are. With every installation we see, we’re in awe! From residential applications to panels in bars, hotels, restaurants and even ceilings, for a more contemporary look, their precise detail adds so much character.

I think this next installation shown, Phoenix, is our favorite here at APJ. With geometric and organic patterns carved into hardwood, it’s true artwork, and a wall we certainly can’t stop staring at.

For more information regarding Wonderwall Studios, make sure to check out their website. If you know you’d like to add some Wonderwall paneling in your space, but need some design help, feel free to contact us at Lisa Escobar Design for a consultation.